Henschel Hs 126

Henschel Hs 126B-1(Unless stated otherwise)
Hs 126 in flight
Overview
Origin	Henschel Flugzeugwerke AG, Schönefeld
Type	Army Co-operation; later multi-role tactical
Length	35 ft. 7¾ in. (10.85m)
Wingspan	47 ft. 6¾ in. (14.50m)
Height	12 ft. 3¾ in. (3.75m)
Empty weight	4,480 lb. (2032kg)
Full weight	7,209 lb. (3270kg)
Engine	A-0: 830hp Bramo Fafnir 323A, 9-cyl. Radial A-1: 880hp BMW 132Dc, 9-cyl. Radial B: 900hp Bramo Fafnir 323A-2 or Q-2, 9-cyl. Radial
Speed	221 mph (355 kph)
Range	(at sea level): 580km (360 miles)
Service Ceiling	27,070 ft. (8250m)
Armament	One synchronized 7.92mm MG 17 above engine One manually aimed 7.92mm MG 15 in rear cockpit Up to 110lb (50kg) of bombs or extra fuel tank
Crew	2
First Flight	August 1936
Date of service entry	A-0: June 1937
Total built	800+
Affiliation	Germany
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The Henschel Hs 126 was a short range Army Co-operation used by the Germans during the early years of World War 2.

Notes

A development of the Hs 122, the Hs 126 proved to be a reliable and sturdy aircraft with excellent STOL capabilities. Much like it's contemporary, the British Lysander, the Hs 126 proved to be very versatile and served in variety of roles including light recon, bombing and utility roles. Most of these machines were deployed on the Eastern front with the remainder being deployed to the Balkans and North Africa. Eventually these machines were replaced by the Fw 189 and they were then used for towing. By 1944-45 the remaining 200 or so survivors were deployed to the Nachtschlacht (night ground attack) wings.